Molekula
2-Amino-1-butanol
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2-Amino-1-butanol is a primary amine alcohol used in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty chemical formulations. It serves as a raw material for surfactants and rubber vulcanization accelerators, and as an emulsifier for cosmetic creams, polishes and cleaning compounds; it is also used in metalworking fluids and rolling oils. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pungent odor. CAS: 96-20-8, molecular formula: C4H11NO, molecular weight: 89.14 g/mol. Store at ambient temperature. Hazard classification: Danger. Molekula supplies 2-Amino-1-butanol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — $58.70 per pack
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500 g — $206.60 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear colourless to light yellow liquid |
| Water | ≤5% |
| Colour | ≤5 |
| Purity | ≥95.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 87 °C |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Base |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Vapour Pressure | 0.15 mmHg |
Source: PubChem CID 22129 (Haz-Map)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 68741181 |
| CAS Number | 96-20-8 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-aminobutan-1-ol |
| EC Number | 202-488-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H5CH(NH2)CH2OH |
| Molecular Weight | 89.14 |
| Exact Mass | 89.0841 |
| SMILES | CCC(CO)N |
| InChIKey | JCBPETKZIGVZRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C4H11NO/c1-2-4(5)3-6/h4,6H,2-3,5H2,1H3 |
| PubChem CID | 22129 |
| UN Number | UN2735 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2922199690 |
| Tariff Code | 2922190090 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H314 (sub cat. 1B) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+330 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 1-(Hydroxymethyl)propylamine
- 1-BUTANOL, 2-AMINO-
- 1-Hydroxy-2-butylamine
- 2-Amino-1-hydroxybutane
- 2-Aminobutan-1-ol
- 2-Aminobutanol
- 2-Aminobutyl alcohol
- aminobutanol
- Butanol-2-amine
- DL-2-Amino-1-butanol
Frequently asked questions
What is 2-Amino-1-butanol used for?
It is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 2-Amino-1-butanol?
The formula is C4H11NO and the molecular weight is 89.14 g/mol.
How should 2-Amino-1-butanol be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
What grade of 2-Amino-1-butanol does Molekula supply?
We supply it in technical grade; custom grades are available upon request.
Can Molekula supply 2-Amino-1-butanol in bulk?
Yes, we offer bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with an order of 2-Amino-1-butanol?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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